Delhi Smog

EPCA shuts industries in hotspots, bans construction activities for 3 days as Delhi turns into toxic purgatory

Industries located in hotspot industrial areas of Wazirpur, Mundka, Narela, Bawana, Sahibabad and Faridabad will remain closed until Wednesday, EPCA Chairperson Bhure Lal said in a letter to Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Dev.

Delhi Air Quality: Pollution control task force seeks temporary ban on construction, industries at hotspots

People have been advised by the authorities to minimise outdoor activities and avoid use of private vehicles as the city battles its worst pollution levels since Diwali.  

Skin care tips: 10 best anti-pollution face creams, serums, other products

We curated a list of top ten anti-pollution face creams, serums, and other useful skin care products to protect your skin!

Beat Air pollution: Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar suggests foods to fight smog

Beating Delhi's Smog: Rujuta Diwekar is a celebrity nutritionist who suggests food items and other methods that safeguard against air pollution.

India's own 'smog tower' may help combat air pollution

Kurin Systems has recently got the patent for the "world's largest as well as the strongest air purifier" published by the World Intellectual Property Organization, its co-founder Pavneet Singh Puri said.

Poor air quality and unhealthy lifestyle may increase stroke risk in youngsters

Latest health update: Air pollution and unhealthy lifestyle habits are increasing factors for stroke among youngsters, say experts.

Delhi air quality remains poor as thick haze engulfs capital

An overall Air Quality Index of 348 was recorded which falls in the very poor category, according to data of the Central Pollution Control Board. 

Delhi air pollution: 72-hour pollution forecast system launched in capital

The 'Air Quality Early Warning System' is designed to predict extreme air pollution events and give alerts to take necessary steps as per Centre's Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

Delhi air pollution: Emergency plan rolled out; proper implementation of norms to be monitored

Stringent actions have been implemented under the emergency plan as the air quality of Delhi currently lies in the poor category.

Emergency action plan to curb Delhi's air pollution: All you need to know

Currently the air quality is in the poor category but authorities have predicted that it would reach the 'very poor' category in the next couple of days. Starting Monday, October 15, GRAP will be in action in Delhi, here's what it means for you:

Centre reconstitutes EPCA to tackle air pollution in NCR

The Centre had removed a JNU professor, accused of sexual harassment, from the EPCA back in July.

Smog knocking on Delhi's door? Air quality in national capital registers dips

An overall air quality index (AQI) of 140 was recorded at 4 pm on Wednesday which in the moderate category. On Tuesday the air quality in the national capital was in the satisfactory category.

Budget 2018: Special scheme for curbing serious air pollution problem in North India

The pollution has been a concurrent issue, especially during early winter months when the smog causes severe respiratory and skin diseases to people in the region.

Govt has no plans to build second capital in South India

Last week, AIADMK MP A Navaneethakrishnan had said Parliament’s sessions should be moved to South India because Delhi has turned into a gas chamber.

Delhi wakes up to foggy Sunday; 15 trains cancelled, 12 flights diverted, delayed

Delhi on Sunday woke up to a foggy morning with the minimum temperature recorded at 6.4 degrees Celsius, a notch below the season's average

NCR air quality 'very poor', to worsen on Wednesday

The safe limit for PM2.5 as per international standards is 25 units, while for national standards, it is 40 units.

Delhi-NCR air quality 'improves' to poor, but likely to worsen again

According to the officials, the reason for not enough improvement is only a slight dip in high level of pollutants already present in the air here, along with a hike in moisture and s drop in temperature.

Delhi air quality to remain very poor despite drizzle

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted that light showers in NCR, including Delhi, between Monday and Wednesday will help to bring down the pollution level here.

Air quality in Delhi-NCR improves to 'very poor' as wind catches up